What to know about window replacement in Virginia Beach
Coastal Virginia Beach areas may require impact-rated windows for storm protection, which costs more but is often code.
What affects window replacement cost in Virginia Beach
Beyond the local market, the same factors that drive window replacement cost everywhere apply in Virginia Beach:
- Number of windows is the main driver of the total.
- Frame material: vinyl is cheapest, then aluminum and fiberglass, with wood at the top.
- Installation type: an insert into the existing frame costs less than a full-frame replacement.
- Window size, style (double-hung, casement, bay), and glass package (double or triple pane, low-E).
Window Replacement cost by frame material in Virginia Beach
These figures are adjusted for Virginia Beach pricing (about 0.98x the national average), so they reflect what local homeowners actually pay.
| Frame material | Cost in Virginia Beach | Typical total |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $441 to $1,176 each | About $4,400 to $11,800 |
| Aluminum | $485 to $1,294 each | About $4,850 to $12,900 |
| Composite | $662 to $1,764 each | About $6,600 to $17,600 |
| Fiberglass | $617 to $1,646 each | About $6,150 to $16,500 |
| Wood | $794 to $2,117 each | About $7,950 to $21,200 |